Wildfires pose significant threats to communities, requiring robust pre-event planning for
efficient evacuations. Transportation systems are crucial for these efforts, yet global research …

Abstract The August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire refocused attention on wildfires, public alerts, and
emergency management. Wildfire risk is on the rise, precipitated through a combination of …

Understanding human behaviour in fires (HBiF), whether in building or wildland fire
contexts, is crucial for saving lives and managing evacuations. However, existing research …

With urban residents' increasing reliance on metro systems for commuting and other daily
activities, extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and flooding impacting the metro …

Evacuation is a crucial policy to mitigate wildfire impacts. Understanding traffic dynamics
during a wildfire evacuation can help authorities to improve in improving emergency …

This paper delves into the pivotal role of machine learning in responding to natural disasters
and understanding human behavior during crises. Natural disasters, from earthquakes to …

Wildfire occurrence and intensity are increasing in many parts of the world including
Western Canada. It is important to develop planning and preparedness strategies towards …

Bridges are crucial for post-earthquake response. While seismic retrofit can improve bridge
resilience, resource limitations necessitate prioritization of critical bridges for upgrades …

This paper introduces a protocol for the verification of multi-physics wildfire evacuation
models, including a set of tests used to ensure that the conceptual modelling representation …

Floods, which are among the most dangerous and frequent disasters in the world, are
expected to occur more frequently due to climate change. Floods, and flash floods in …